PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military camps, effectively giving Washington new ground to ramp up deterrence against China.

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The Custer County Health Department will be hosting a patient recognition event from 1-3 p.m. Friday at its office located at 3030 Custer Ave. in Clinton. The event will feature tours of the facility, refreshments and free blood pressure screenings.

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